Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Ensure programming questionnaire and analysis sheets are accurately completed and within timeframes.
• Provide feedback to client agencies as to how to efficiently program their office space to meet operational requirements with flexible space planning strategies that support the workplace agency culture.
• Ensure the site evaluation is accurately completed and proposed architectural base building work included.
• Develop initial project schedule, with input from team members.
• Confirm that the project is properly budgeted for and all financial approvals are secured.
• Write or review/comment on Tenant Representative Scopes of work, and if required, incorporate into the transaction.
• Review preliminary plans, construction documents, furniture manifests for compliance with program and design intent.
• If required, develop preliminary plans or base drawings, and any other drawings deemed necessary to illustrate a space planning design concept.
• If required, develop construction documents and select finishes/furniture for in-house expense projects.
• Identify spaces requiring measurement and confirm spatial scope for D&PM to sign off.
• Manage construction projects through Substantial Completion, check field conditions, and coordinate effective and timely completion of projects.
• Develop and/or supervise and review plans, designs, and technical drawings to ensure code, industry and City standards compliance appropriately designed to the client agency’s programmatic requirements.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and five years of full-time paid experience requiring general knowledge of construction and construction costs, electronic data processing equipment, telephone communications systems, building standards and leasing procedures, in the evaluation and layout of space in office buildings, garages and other structures used for commercial and industrial purposes, at least two years of which shall have been of a supervisory nature; or
• High school graduation or evidence of having passed an examination for a high school equivalency diploma or the U.S. Armed Forces G.E.D. certificate with a score of at least 35 on each of the five tests and an overall score of at least 225 in the examination for the diploma or certificate, plus nine years of full-time paid experience as described in (1) above, at least two years of which shall have been of a supervisory nature; or
• A satisfactory equivalent. However, all candidates must be high school graduates or possess the equivalent as described in (2) above and must have at least two years of supervisory experience as described in (1) above.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in computer programs such as Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, BlueBeam and updated versions of AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with portfolio management data systems such as ARCHIBUS.
• Familiarity with workplace strategies.
• Experience with selection/specification of furniture selection systems.
• Experience with selection/specification of interior finishes primarily for corporate office interiors.
• Familiarity with NYC Building Code.
• Experience with assessing existing space for occupancy capability and consolidation/restack potential.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive & driven with ability to generate positive solutions and results.
• Ability to reprioritize projects & deliverables frequently.
• Ability to think strategically and analyze all potential issues and alternative solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and customer skills in order to effectively communicate with multiple stakeholders.